Director of Operations

Director of Operations Full-Time Position Summary We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Director of Operations Full-Time Position Summary We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Director of Operations to oversee the day-to-day operations of a growing firearms manufacturing company. This position will have significant responsibility for ensuring that production schedules and forecasts are met while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, efficiency, inventory control, and employee performance. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of management experience in manufacturing, aerospace, firearms, defense, or similarly highly regulated production environments. The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who understands manufacturing processes, production planning, inventory management, ERP systems, and team development. This individual will be responsible for leading a team of 15 or more employees, coordinating production activities, monitoring performance against forecasts, identifying bottlenecks, and ensuring the organization has the people, materials, equipment, and processes necessary to meet customer demand. Key Responsibilities Operations & Production Management Manage the company's day-to-day manufacturing and operational activities. Lead production operations to consistently meet or exceed established production forecasts and schedules. Monitor production output, productivity, labor utilization, downtime, and other key performance indicators. Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions. Coordinate with leadership to establish realistic production goals and timelines. Maintain a strong focus on operational efficiency, throughput, quality, and on-time delivery. Develop and implement processes that allow the company to scale production efficiently. Inventory & Materials Management Work closely with inventory and purchasing personnel to ensure adequate availability of raw materials, components, and finished goods. Coordinate production requirements with purchasing and inventory management. Ensure material availability aligns with production forecasts and customer demand. ERP & Production Systems Utilize and help optimize the company's ERP system (Fishbowl) for production planning, inventory management, scheduling, work orders, purchasing, and reporting. Ensure accurate and timely production and inventory data within the ERP system. Work with management and employees to improve ERP utilization and data accuracy. Help develop standardized processes and procedures for production and inventory control. Quality, Safety & Compliance Maintain a strong culture of quality and operational discipline. Ensure employees follow established manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and quality standards. Promote a safe working environment and ensure employees follow company safety policies. Support company compliance requirements and cooperate with applicable regulatory, quality, and audit processes. Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, workflow, and profitability. Implement lean manufacturing and continuous-improvement principles where appropriate. Develop standardized work processes and operating procedures. Analyze production data to determine root causes of problems and implement sustainable solutions. Reduce unnecessary downtime, waste, rework, and inefficiencies. Establish and track operational KPIs and provide regular reporting to company leadership. Communication & Leadership Serve as the primary operational leader for day-to-day manufacturing activities. Communicate production status, issues, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership. Coordinate effectively with purchasing, inventory, quality, engineering, sales, and other departments. Provide management with accurate production forecasts and status updates. Escalate significant production, staffing, quality, or inventory issues in a timely manner. Maintain a profe…

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